PKW2070100 Mercedes-Simplex 28/32 hp

Mercedes-Simplex 28/32 hp

  • Production period
    1904 - 1909
  • Combustion principle
    four-stroke
  • Configuration
    front, longitudinal; vertical
  • Number of cylinders / arrangement
    4 / in-line (in pairs)
  • Bore x Stroke
    110 x 140 mm
  • Total displacement
    5322 cc
  • Compression ratio
    4.5
  • Rated output
    32 hp at 1200 rpm
  • Number of valves / arrangement
    1 intake, 1 exhaust / lateral, vertical (T-disposition)
  • Valve operation
    2 lateral camshafts
  • Camshaft drive
    via spur gears
  • Fuel system
    piston-type carburettor
  • Fuel tank: position / capacity
    in front of the rear axle
  • Frame design
    U-section pressed-steel frame
  • Front-wheel suspension
    rigid axle
  • Rear-wheel suspension
    rigid axle
  • Front springs
    semi-elliptical springs
  • Rear springs
    semi-elliptical springs
  • Steering
    worm-and-nut steering, right-hand
  • Brake system (foot brake)
    mechanical (water-cooled), acting on drive shaft
  • Parking brake (hand brake)
    mechanical, acting on rear wheels
  • Wheels
    wooden-spoke wheels with steel rims (not detachable)
  • Tires
    front: 870 or 910 x 90; rear: 1010 x 90 or 920 x 120
  • Driven wheels
    rear wheels
  • Drivetrain
    chains
  • Gearing
    4-speed manual transmission
  • Shifting
    shift lever, right exterior (gate shift)
  • Clutch
    coil spring clutch
  • Transmission type
    gearwheel thrust transmission
  • Maximum speed
    60 km/h
  • Wheelbase
    2620 or 3020 mm
  • Front / rear track
    1420 / 1420 mm
  • Length
    double phaeton: 4250 mm
  • Width
    double phaeton: 1810 mm
  • Height
    double phaeton: 2255 mm (with cabriolet soft top closed)
  • Chassis weigth
    1000 kg
  • Kerb weight
    1250 kg
  • Gross weight
    1650 kg
  • Prices
    phaeton (4 seats): Mk. 20,000.-
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